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Spring G&T
Spring 2022
The Gin & Tonic takes a stroll through a spring garden with muddled cukes and mint, which add both flavour and a subtle green hue. Any citrusy, juniper-forward gin will work well here including Aviation Gin (LCBO 129940). For another element from the garden, try Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic water.
Makes 1 drink
7 slices mini cucumber, 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick
5 mint leaves
1/4 oz Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
2 oz gin
3/4 oz strained fresh lime juice
4 oz chilled tonic water, preferably Fever-Tree
Mint sprig and mini cucumber spear to garnish
1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber slices, mint and simple syrup. Add gin, lime juice and three ice cubes. Shake for 5 seconds. To double strain, put a Hawthorne strainer over shaker and hold a small sieve over glass. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top with tonic water. Lightly stir. Garnish with mint and cucumber spear.
Makes 1 drink
